Getting Caught Talking to Yourself #040

“We’re finding the best in ourselves and making it true.” –Shad Helmstetter

Much of what we believe is programmed into us when we’re young – and then it shows up in the things we say to ourselves. Statements like “I’m always late,” or “I just can’t lose weight,” or “It’s my first year in the business; I can’t achieve success,” stem from these beliefs, which aren’t often the truth.

In this episode, Brian Buffini shares one of his favorite interviews from the past – with Shad Helmstetter, Ph.D., author of What to Say When You Talk to Yourself. Dr. Helmstetter reveals his research findings and offers tips to help us turn negative self-talk into positive affirmations.

You’ll learn about the five levels of self-talk, why the small decisions we make each day are determined by our automatic programming, and how not to absorb other people’s negative programming. By the end of this episode, you’ll have the tools you need to reprogram your self-talk.

Inspirational quotes from today’s interview:

“What we type into our keyboard will have an effect on our lives.” –Shad Helmstetter

“The difference between one who succeeds in life and one who doesn’t is the person who succeeds somehow gets control of his or her programming and the other person doesn’t.” –Shad Helmstetter

“Most of the choices we make today will be made by the programs that are on automatic playback.” –Shad Helmstetter

“The small choices are the most important ones you’ll ever make.” –Shad Helmstetter

“Anyone who gets the right new messages will build new highways.” –Shad Helmstetter

“People change their opinions by changing their program.” –Shad Helmstetter

“Keep in mind that everything everyone says is an opinion based on their programs.” –Shad Helmstetter

“We’re finding the best in ourselves and making it true.” –Shad Helmstetter

“In order to know where the self-talk ought to take me, I need to have goals.” –Shad Helmstetter